Deps Kromushi

Deps Kromushi (ケロムシ) - "Terrestrial" Lure for Black Bass

The Deps Kromushi is an ultra-compact softbait belonging to the "terrestrial lures" category (imitations of insects and terrestrial creatures). It is specifically designed for topwater fishing, particularly when bass are focused on preying on insects or small frogs. Its dimensions are extremely compact: approximately 1.3 inches (about 3.3 cm), mimicking a small beetle or frog.

Key Features and Advantages:

High Buoyancy Body: It is made with a non-salt soft plastic material, which ensures superior buoyancy. This is crucial for keeping it on the surface and allowing for realistic movement.

Offset Hook Compatibility: The body is designed to be rigged with an Offset Hook (EWG style), compatible with sizes #1 or #2. This guarantees excellent snag-free performance (weedless), an indispensable factor for fishing in heavy vegetation, among branches, and bushes.

Excellent Casting Distance: Despite its small size, the Kromushi's design is optimized for casting, allowing you to reach distant spots.

Action and Paddle-Shaped Wings: The distinctive feature is the four paddle-shaped wings, which imitate the form of an insect as if it were struggling and flapping its wings on the surface.

Fishing Technique (Using the Kromushi):

Chouchin Tsurii (Lantern Fishing) Approach: The Chouchin (Lantern) technique refers to dangling the lure from a branch above the water and shaking it in that precise spot.

Crucial Moment: The moment of impact with the water (the splash) is often the most effective for a strike.

Retrieve: After casting and impact, a gentle and intermittent shaking (shakerata), alternated with pauses, is recommended. The goal is to mimic the action of an insect that has fallen into the water and is struggling to escape, seducing even the most wary bass.

In summary, the Deps Kromushi is a finesse topwater lure designed to maximize the "struggling insect" presentation in areas with high concentrations of obstacles.